Hello again! As the weather back home is turning frigid (or so I hear) the rainy season here has finally ceased and we have been graced with the warm, sunny weather the Carribbean is famous for.
Things here are getting busy as the holidays approach with Christmas parties and the like, although Christmas in the tropics still feels like somewhat of a contradiction. The carols are the same, still full of snowmen, frightful weather, winter wonderlands, and coniferous trees.
Yesterday everyone here at CUMI went down to one of the highschools for the much anticipated, annual Christmas party. Practicing for this event started over a month ago… oh it’s big. The highlight of the year for people here. April and I decided to do a little diddy and rewrote the lyrics to Rockin’ around the Christmas tree. I know, I know, it sounds like I’m turning into my dad, but in my defence it was April’s idea and she wrote the words (apparently I’m not a good rhymer). I just played the guitar and sang.
Rockin’ around the palm tree
With some sorrel in my cup.
Two Canadian girls are here to see
What is all up.
Rockin’ around the palm tree
With some reggae music to sing.
Later we’ll have some ackee
And drink a little Ting.
We have enjoyed our time here in Jamaica.
The patois language is hard to learn,
We want a tan instead of a burn.
Rockin’ around the palm tree
Have a happy holiday.
Away from home is what we are
Learning the no problem Jamaican way.
It was definately a big hit.
‘Warmest’ wishes from the sunny south 
Sue, awesome blog. Fun to read. Keep it coming. I can imagine that sharing only an iota of your experience down there hardly does it justice. There is something to be said for experience huh? Seems to me that stories and photo’s never do it nearly the justice, which some life experiences deserve. Once again, very cool and I enjoy reading. I hope you’re safe and well and that the visit with your family has been an awesome one! Looking forward to seeing you again. Andrew